Lastpass - suspected master password hack.
Lastpass really denies it and says that everything is fine and the problems are related to a botnet attack, but nevertheless it is worth protecting yourself - change logins/passwords both on the master and on subsites.

LastPass is a password manager, not a miracle worker. It's like having a big ol' vault for all your passwords, but if someone knows the master key, well, that's a pickle. Now, they're saying it's just some botnet attack, but who knows, right? Better safe than sorry.

So, here's what you need to do, step by step, no shortcuts.

Change your master password: This is like changing the lock on your front door. Make it strong, like really strong. Mix up uppercase and lowercase letters, throw in some numbers and symbols too. Make it something you can remember, but wouldn't guess in a million years. No birthdays, no names, no obvious stuff.

Enable two-factor authentication: This is like adding a security chain to your new lock. Even if someone knows your master password, they still can't get in without that second factor. LastPass has it, so use it.

Check your Security Challenge: LastPass has this thing called the Security Challenge. It checks all your passwords and tells you if any of them are weak or reused elsewhere. Do this, and then change any passwords it flags up.

Change passwords on your subsites: Don't just stop at LastPass. Change the passwords for all the sites you've saved in there too. Especially if they're important ones, like your email or bank accounts.

Use different passwords for each site: I know it's a pain, but it's worth it. If you use the same password everywhere and one site gets hacked, all your other accounts are at risk. That's why we have password managers, to keep track of all those different passwords.

Keep your software up to date: This goes for LastPass and everything else on your computer. Updates often include security patches, so make sure you're always running the latest version.

Be cautious of phishing attempts: Even with all these safety measures, you're still the weakest link in the chain. Don't click on suspicious links, don't open weird attachments, and don't give out your passwords to anyone, no matter who they say they are.

Now, I know this is a lot to take in, but it's all common sense stuff. It's like locking your doors at night - you might not think it's necessary, but you'd sure regret it if something went missing.

So, don't wait around. Get to it. Change those passwords, enable that two-factor auth, and sleep a little easier knowing you've done your part to keep your digital life safe. And if LastPass is still giving you the heebie-jeebies, maybe it's time to consider switching to a different password manager.

There's Keepass, so why do folks keep exploring other options? If you need cloud access, just pop the file onto Dropbox or some other service. But honestly, there aren't widespread standard solutions that are worth hacking into.

It's puzzling why folks find Chrome's default password manager insufficient. They often seek additional solutions, which only adds more vulnerabilities. It's like they're inviting trouble by increasing potential hacking targets.